Defence officials wasted £450million last year in scrapped projects, lost kit, training accidents and accountancy blunders. The biggest waste of money was £231million as a result of scrapping hundreds of armoured carriers. According to the report, blast-proof trucks, designed to withstand roadside explosives, have been removed from service under the Land Equipment Fleet Optimisation Programme. According to the report, blast-proof trucks, designed to withstand roadside explosives, have been removed from service under the Land Equipment Fleet Optimisation Programme. An MOD spokesperson said: 'We are committed to delivering value and have strengthened our processes including training, specialist finance staff and better technology.'

Source: Daily Mail November 16, 2020 01:52 UTC